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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.62, 284.44 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.62, 284.44 and 74.04 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.62 : 284.44 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.62/284.44 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.62x = 284.44 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.62x = 21,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059.94/189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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